the educational alliance art school gallery, corner of East Broadway and Jefferson St., Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-780-2300: Gifted Young Artists, group exhibition by adolescents in the after school art program, through June 29.

Streits Matzos, 148-154 Rivington St., varying hours & by appointment, 212-677-0876: Grand opening of The Matzo Files, an open ended group exhibition of over 250 artists presented in boxes & files, with a rotating selection of featured, curated art shows, call for more information or go to matzofiles.org for more information, an alternative, non-profit organization supporting local & outside artists who are emerging, all work is for sale.

westbeth Gallery, 57 Bethune St., 212-989-4650: Summer Light II - The Far West Village: What We Are Trying to Save? art by Westbeth residents and friends exploring the heritage of the neighborhood, coming in Aug.